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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.97, 686.96 and 133.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.97, 686.96 and 133.34 is: 200.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.97 : 686.96 = 133.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.97/686.96 = 133.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.97x = 686.96 × 133.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.97x = 91,595.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,595.14/457.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.00

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